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Topic: Much Needed Resculpts (Read 1909 times)

Reading the thread on Post-ROTS repacks got me thinking about many of the figures that have come out over the years that are either outdated, sculpt-wise, now or that could use some retooling to make a better figure. So, in my anal retentive way of doing things (and since it's Sunday morning and I need to get my mind off of financial woes for 20 minutes at least), I went through the list of POTF2/TPM/POTJ/Saga figures and looked at what figures I thought could really use a resculpt, maybe for some kind of "farewell" line of figures in a year or so. I also have an idea for a subline at the bottom of the list that hits on some other people that may seem left out in the initial list. I'm very interested to hear anyone else's thoughts on these:

EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE

-OOM-9 (they could just release the Trophy Edition sculpt and include a mini-Nute and Rune hologram)-C-3P0 (as much as I love the Episode I figure, an updated version with a lot of attention paid to the paint would rule)-Pit Droids (release the overseas exclusive pack-ins as a Clone Trooper-esque variant thing; 2 per pack with different colors and accessories)

EPISODE II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES

-Anakin Skywalker in Peasant Disguise (no action features, please)-Obi-Wan Kenobi (in full Jedi robes with great articulation)-Padme Droid Factory Chase (with new head and "unaction" cape)-C-3P0 (metallic, thank you very much)-Taun We (in scale)-Jar Jar Binks (non action pose)-San Hill (yes, he's obscure, but the three pack version sucked)-the Drugged Out Kaminoan (those of you who have watched the "Puppets to Pixels" doc on the AOTC DVD know of whom I speak; dare I say the "Ice Cream Maker Guy" of the PT?)

EPISODE IV: A NEW HOPE

-Owen Lars (now, please)-R5-D4 (again, now, please)-Rebel Fleet Trooper (okay, I have no problem with the POTJ version, and this is just thrown in as a shout-out to Jesse)-Han Stormtrooper (VOTC body with AT-ST Han head and a new helmet)-Luke Stormtrooper (VOTC body with new head and helmet)-Grand Moff Tarkin-Death Star Trooper-Ceremonial Luke Skywalker-Wedge Antilles (Gold Leader body with mods and a new head and helmet)-Biggs Darklighter (GL body with mods and a new head and helmet)-Red Leader (GL body with mods and a new head and helmet)-While we're at it, let's make a series of Rebel Pilots in X-Wing gear with switchable heads and helmets)

EPISODE V: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK

-Princess Leia in Hoth Gear-Hoth Rebel Soldier (mega articulation please)-General Veers (with removable helmet and armor)-Captain/Admiral Piett-4-LOM-Zuckuss (at the very least they could "seal" his cloak)-Ugnaughts-Bespin Security (white box army builder with different heads and hands)-Han Solo in Carbonite (go all out on this one)

Also, with the general success of the VOTC line, I figured it might be cool to have a "Prequel Wrap-Up" version of the line with unique characters from the Prequel trilogy. Each of these would be "ultimate" versions of the characters done on vintage styled cards in the clamshells like the VOTC:

A bunch of characters come to mind for decent/updated resculpts to match the current sculpting and articulation. In no particular order:C-3p0 - come on, we need a fully articulated droid here!Jango Fett - needs ball socket joints while keeping the removable helmet.Owen/Beru Lars (young and old) - lukes' family, we need them!Nute Gunray, need a figure in a more posable design.Zuckuss and 4Lom - bounty hunters! Need we say more?Obi-wan and Anakin from ep2, decent sculpts and articulation.Queen Jamilla from ep2.Admiral Piett, Capt Needa, and other on screen Imperial officers.Adml Ozzell - one who looks like the actor.

R5D4 is a must, as is X-Wing Luke. The older versions are lacking IMO. I would also like to see a soft goods Jawa, a Death Squad/Star Commander, Endor soft goods Luke, Han and Leia and the Ewoks that have not been updated.

Although a lot of people might disagree, there's actually several OT characters from the POTF2 line that I'd like to see get resculpted. Some weren't too bad for the time, but after seeing the more recent offerings from Hasbro, I think they all can be improved upon. Sprinkled in with "all new" figures of course as well. Much of this might be because I missed the early stages of POTF2, and just started collecting towards the end, but I do think there are a number of improvements that could be made to the majority of the figures.

Like I said, many/most could be done much better now...but keeping the balance between all new characters and resculpts would be key. Looking over the list by Doctor Padawan, that probably covers the majority that would be nice to see. I hope we see a return to more OT next year, because after re-arranging my figures into display cases this weekend (one for PT, one for OT)...after removing out-dated POTF2 versions, the Prequel display is quite a bit beefier (thanks to the movie years), and that just ain't right .

After posting in the VOTC/VTSC thread, it got me to thinking further about the original rumor about the "entire vintage line seeing this treatment" that we heard awhile back. Looking at the list of vintage figures, we've gotten quite a few nicely sculpted, and in most cases, well articulated re-dos throughout the OTC, VOTC, TSC, and VTSC lines (and EB set) the past couple of years. Others have decent figures from previous POTF2, POTJ, and Saga lines...but just looking at the past couple of years, with how far sculpting has come in that time, we're still doing pretty good. I also left some off the "crossed off" because they could probably be improved upon (Jedi Luke, Bespin Han/Luke, Emperor, etc.) Looking at the list of vintage figures, quite a few have been covered:

Some we've gotten in re-release form from POTF2 (Barada would be an example), but could probably still be quite improved upon. Just seeing what they are capable now sculpt-wise after seeing figures like Hammerhead, Garindan, AT-AT Driver, Dengar, etc. which already had pretty nice POTF2 figures, I think many of these could use some resculpts as the line continues on.